aptalsın
/aptalsɯn/from spelling rules
In Turkish, the phrase for "you're stupid" is aptalsın.
The phrase is used to tell someone that they lack intelligence.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the adjective aptal (stupid) and the second-person singular suffix -sın (you are).
Which one should you use?
While aptalsın means "you are stupid", the base form aptal can be used as a noun to mean "a stupid person".
How does it change in a sentence?
To address more than one person or to use a formal/polite tone, use the form aptalsınız.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /aptalsɯn/. The /p/ is like the [p] in "pan", the /s/ is like the [s] in "send", the /ɯ/ is somewhat like the [o] in "ribbon" and the /n/ is like the [n] in "not".
Did you know?
- If you want to escalate the insult, you might use gerizekalı, which literally translates to 'behind the brain', a common way to describe someone as intellectually deficient.
- In many Turkish social circles, using the formal version aptalsınız can actually make the insult feel more aggressive and biting because the cold, polite grammar adds a layer of distance and sarcasm.
- In Turkish slang, calling someone an aptal can sometimes be used endearingly between very close friends, much like 'dummy' in English, to highlight a silly mistake rather than a lack of intellect.
Examples in context
- Ona güvenecek kadar aptalsın.You're stupid to trust him.This sentence shows how to use aptalsın in a context regarding trust.Tatoeba #1502623 by duran, translation #1090283 by CK
- Başka bir deyişle sen aptalsın.In other words, you're stupid.This sentence uses aptalsın as a way of restating a point.Tatoeba #5138230 by duran, translation #890435 by Scott
- Mary, "sanırım sen aptalsın." dedi."I think you're stupid," said Mary.This sentence demonstrates how aptalsın is used within reported speech.Tatoeba #4647702 by duran, translation #1493527 by Spamster
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are arguing about a silly mistake during a game.
- MehmetBunu nasıl yaparsın?How could you do this?
- ElifSadece bir hataydı.It was just a mistake.
- MehmetHayır, aptalsın.No, you're stupid.
- ElifÇok kırıcısın, Mehmet.You are being very hurtful, Mehmet.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
